Democratic paper planned for Flagstaff venture
Wood Wright aims to launch a new democratic-leaning paper in Flagstaff to capture Coconino County and keep it in the Democratic column. The San Pedro valleys attract at least 75 permanent families moving in during six months, cultivating land. PH Everett of the Los Angeles Highway Commission visited Yuma, hosted by county supervisors, touring valley road conditions to the Mexican line. Kendrick valve inventor W D Kendrick received a notification from Boston that Canadian Pacific officials viewed his device with interest, prompting a possible New York trip for talks. Tucson National Guard armory site selection will resume after Captain Seeley returns from Camp Huth at Fort Whipple, with several sites under consideration. Toese Town’s $7000 warrant has been issued. state adds $7000, totaling $14,000. Harrie and Munroe faced US Court Commissioner on interstate rail theft charges, posted bail $1000, to appear in federal court.
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Wood Wright
Flagstaff
Coconino County
San Pedro
Hereford
Yume
D Kendrick
Globe
Kendrick Valve
Boston
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Kendrick
New York
Tucson National Guard
Seeley
Camp Hunt
Fort Whipple
Prescott
Toe~son
Assatant General
Prison Superintendent Report Details Yearly Prison Costs
Superintendent RK B Sims submits to the governor a report noting total prison expenditure at 106,368.85 dollars and earnings of 12,117.62, leaving 94,251.62 in expenditures with a daily per capita cost of 0.80. The year records 28 discharges for expiation, 149 for sentence commutations, 15 for parole, one for pardon, and 22 for escape. On June 20 the prison population was 429 with 17 out of honor. One inmate escaped and one was paroled. Receipts show most new prisoners from Cochise 70, Maricopa 50, Gila 19, Pima 30, Green 16, Coconino 3, Mohave 3, Navajo 10, Santa Cruz 21, Yavapai 9, Yuma with 267 total admitted that year. Among 419 on hand June 30, 342 could not read, 49 Protestant, one Mormon, and various notes on religion and marital status. The report also notes the Pinal Bank and Trust Company Florence bought par value 25,000 in Casa Grande school bonds. John Kirkpatick of Kingman promotes an electric magnetic device deemed highly promising.
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Rk, B Sims
United States
Cochite
Maricopa
Gila
Pima
Green
Coconino
Mohave
Navajo
Sante Cruz
Official Totals of Cochise Assessment Rolls 1913
Clerk A Charger completes the abstract of Cochise county assessment rolls for 1913 showing interesting items and figures. Readers learn official totals and notable totals from the county assessor’s report.
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Cochise
Cochise County
Doings In the Superior Court
Four damage suits filed in the Superior Court over the past week involve Meade A Welty versus Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Co for $25,000 after a mining accident injuring three and fourth cervical vertebrae. William G Haveon and Flanigan represent the plaintiff. Williams and Flanigan rep for plaintiff in a case against The Warren Company alleging unlawful water shutoff damaged property with $1,500 for building and $3,200 for contents. Jobo Doss administrator sues City of Douglas for $10,000 over a prisoner freezing death due to inadequate jail facilities. Frave 8 Sette administratrix sues Copper City Brewing Co for $30,000 after Edward Sette’s fatal injury from machine entrainment. David Benebimol of Dow represents the plaintiff.
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Meade A Welty
Ve Copper Queen Consolidated Mining Co
Come Plaiot
Mucker
Bisbee
Willieme
Flaouigsn
William G Haveon
Warren Company
Warren
Williams Aid Flanigan
Jobo Doss
Julian Hoedt
City of
Douglas
Hoedt
Ciy
Duss
Dean of
Frave
Sette
Adminiatratrix
Ve Copper City Brewing Co
Arizona
Edward Sette
Ao E
Old Sette
David Benebimol
Dow, Ise
Cost to Maintain Cochise Schools This Year
Cochise county will spend about 272000 dollars to maintain its public school system this year. The coal tar rate is expected at 16 cents per 100 dollars, higher than last year’s 5 cents. Last year 204 teachers were employed, with about ten more expected. Eight new districts were created by County School Superintendent H H Hotchkiss. Fifteen new school buildings were erected across the county.
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Cochise County
H H Hotchkiss
Tombstone and Pearce Nines Set for Intercity Baseball
Arrangements are under way for a series of games between the Tombstone and Pearce teams. The Tombstone players will travel to Pearce soon, and fans eagerly anticipate a return contest. A game may be staged there between two local outfits.
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Tombstone
Pearse
Pearce
Amende Honorable Urges Route Choice For Race
Republican urges fair treatment of Bisbee and Tombstone in route debate. Article favors Tombstone Canyon access via Douglas if road through Tombstone proves competent. Tombstone noted as a historic mining city with climate and people years later still valued for attracting tourists.
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Burdecland
Bisbee
Tombstone
Phoenix Republican
Tombaton
Douglas
Tombstone Canyon
Cochise County
Arizona
Watch Smugglers Near Tucson
Army officers investigated a report that rebels use Tucson as a base for munitions smuggling into Sonora. A Fifth Cavalry detachment from Fort Huachuca was ordered to monitor all vehicle movement between Tubew and Sesabe as rebels deny any link to the smuggling and claim payment agreements cover weapons delivery to Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Sonora
Huachuca
Tuewa
Sesabe
Mexico
Weller
Annual Report of State Hospital Sixth Annual Summary
The twenty sixth annual report by Superintendent Dr A C Kingsley covers the year ending July 1. Admissions totaled 137 with 103 males and 34 females. discharges 55 males and 8 females. paroles 22 males and 10 females. deaths 23 males and 10 females. 7 males escaped. Geographic notes list Maricopa county and other counties with patient origins. The report highlights high syphilis rates at 44 percent among patients and urges stricter marriage laws and preventive measures. It also notes new activities weaving of rage and basket making on wards and baskets sold to visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A C Kingsley
Maricopa County
Cochiee
Mining Engineer Tinker Named Superior Superintendent
The Superior and Boston Copper Co hires E B Tinker a noted mining engineer to fill the position of superior superintendent. Tinker formerly worked with the Miami Copper Co and has led the New Keystoor for the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior and Boston Copper Co
E B Tinker
Superiortendent
Tinker
Miami Copper Co
Court Cases Filed and Probate Proceedings Summary
Numerous civil suits and divorces listed including cases against Wand Daiey Stonehouse and Mabel Brown, with judgments issued for several defendants and damages noted. Probate events mention estate of Shaya, August hearings on petitions, settlements, and decrees of distribution. Minor guardianship and creditor notices appear with August appointment dates and settlement actions.
Cochise County Tax Reduction and Local Tax Policy
An 1913 Cochise County tax discussion reports a rise in assessed value from 32 million to 88 million and projects a tax rate not to exceed 130. The editorial praises broader tax agreements, notes earlier rates, and urges cautious investment as government burdens are spread with lower taxes for fairness and growth.
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Ewing
Cochise
Coch County
Board of Espervisore
Cochise County
Examinations in Tombstone Next Month
The fall examinations for teachers will be held August 18 and 19 in the county seat. Previously the examinations have been held on the Tuesday and Wednesday of September each year. It is requested that all prospective applicants shall write Sebo Superintendent Hotchkive, in informing him of their intentions.
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Ail
Tombstone social and business visitors fill town scene
A flood of visitors and local officials populate Tombstone for court sessions, business meetings, and social calls. Notables include Thomas Larrien, Tomer Boshanan, and many from Bisbee Courtland and Pearce, with Luther Price sentenced to life for Tol Wilson murder.
Celestite Deposits in Arizona Detailed in Geologic Bulletin
A United States Geological Survey bulletin reports on Celestite deposits in Arizona near Gila Bend, Mathops County. The beds lie under and over sandstone or igneous rock with a promising upper section eight to ten feet thick, requiring careful prospecting to map purity and extent. Free Bulletin 540-T available from the Survey in Washington DC.
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Roger
California
Arizona
United States Geologic Lurvey
Phalen
Gils Bend
Mathops County
Geological Survey
Washington, DC
Local figures visit Fairbank Tombstone and El Paso
The Solph valley cattleman from Fri Daily Wa Cowan travels on business to Fairbank with stops noting a well known Chinese inspector injured in Fairbank. Arthur Hevey of Faibank Commercial Co visits Tombstone. Judge Lockwood receives library from Douglas. Billy Brakefield deputy sheriff leaves Tombstone after sheriff’s office business. Mr and Mrs ROP visit El Paso via El Pao Ruceca run. Kyle returns to El Paso after stay with Mrs Kyle’s parents. Harry Kendall of Kendall Land and Castle Co visits from South Pass. Jim Lowes, Turner area cattleman, is in the city today.
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Wa Cowan
Solph Valley
Spring County
Jelatton
Fairbank
Arthur Hevey
Faibank Commercial Co
Judge Lockwood
Las
Douglas
Billy Brakefield
Tombstone
Sheriff's Office
Mre
Mra
Kyle
el Paso
Parede
FN Wolcott
Harry Kendall
Kendall Land
Castle Oo. i
South Pass
Four Arrested on Perjury Charge in Homestead Case
Four individuals Noward K Futton Percy E Falion John A Jenkins and David A Jean On were arrested yesterday by the United States attorney. The perjury allegedly occurred in a contest over a homestead in Sulphur Spring Valley with a hearing set before United States Commissioner Henry Nonrich of Wil'eor Democrat.
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Noward K Futton
Percy E Falion
John A Jenkins
David A Jean On
United States
Sulphur Spring Valley
Henry Nonrich
Wil'eor
Governor Pardons Arizona Woman
Governor Hunt granted clemency to Mrs Lata Y Carruthers of Meem who faced 250 days in county jail for liquor law violation after petitions from Phoenix and Mesa. Testimony from county attorney and health official supported the decision noting potential mental impairment from further confinement. Friends delivered the pardon and she was immediately released.
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Phoenix
Mesa
Hunt
Lata Y Carruthers
Meem
Carruthers
Mésa
Seveal
Notice of Mining and Land Patent Application in Arizona
The Interior Department announces an application by Howell di Kat Somnestat on land parcels within the Gila and Salt River Merian areas, under statutory provisions. Public posting is required. details list sections, townships, ranges, and dates, with names such as Frank L Parker and others referenced in the record.
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Colted
Igh Ville
Ariens
Howel
Gila
Salt River Mertaian
Arizona
Parker
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HE Harrie
JM Munroe
Wilder
Yuma
Pinal Bank and Trust Company
D” Florence
Casa Grande
John Kirkpatsick
Kingman
Cochise Bldg & Loan
Annual Report of
State Hospital
PRRIO
Daiey Stonehouse
Mabel Ft Brown
AL Brown
M Hughes Wr Willis
H Hughes
WG Hanson Ve Warren
MA Welty Qaren Con Min Co
JE Mosher
Broe & Lewis Dre
Parker Cr
Judg Teem J Py
Albert Steinfeld & Co
Keystone Copper Co
Jocment J P Court
Wm Riggs
Ida Riggs
Dean
Dougamages
Ralscide Armente
Eufracio Armenta
Shaya
Gallagher
J Horstman
JM Prive
Trezice Minor
LO Woolers
Geo H Neale
O'Connell
Crestitore
Butler
Suomittu
York
McGinty
Petion
JK Potter
T Bernard
Richmond
Tombetone
Fem
Thomas Larrien
Tomer
Marcus
Lockwood
Luther Price
Tol Wilson
Weat Wells
Prices
Lockwoo
Joseph McPherson
Josephine
Lorine
Milton
San Jose
Cal
MD Scribner
San Francisco
McHiride
Great Western Company
Courtland
Tucon
Mtr
McBside
Court= land
Mary
Suzie Krice
Pesident We Holmes
Lead“ Elite Copper Company
John Giveron
Fred Bennett
Busquillas Land & Cattle Company
Busines
Wa Bennett
Frank Madigan
Benson
Mr Bennett
Fordante
Joe Hood
Spring Valley
CM Renaud
Pearce and
Aie Davey
Geo Davey
Jim Lowes
Turner
Fotice
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